Extracurricular clubs are important part of student life at the European School, and today’s clubs reflect the wide range of interests of 21st century students, with clubs dating back to 2007 to new clubs founded this year.  The 2022 Club Fair was held in the school courtyard, with students visiting the various club tables to learn more and sign up. From the Astronomy Club and the Chinese Club to the Felt Club and many more, there is truly something for everyone!

It is wonderful to welcome new and existing students on campus and celebrate the new school year. We at the ES tried to add some fun to this exciting day to make it memorable. The festive air was filled with the sounds of drums; soap bubbles floated around; stilt walker performers with colorful costumes performed cheerful walking acts; living statues and humanoid robots brought joy to children.

On June 25th, 2022, the 17th Award Ceremony of Golden Brand was held at the Hotels & Preference Hualing Tbilisi. Organized by Global Idea and The Financial, Golden Brand is recognized as the most prestigious and influential business award in Georgia. It acknowledges businesses for outstanding quality and customer satisfaction. The European School has become the winner and number one private school in the country.

For their final unit, ‘Sharing the Planet’, grade 5 students participated in a collaborative, transdisciplinary inquiry process that involved them in identifying, investigating, and offering solutions to real-life issues or problems. Students planned the exhibition, gathered materials, recorded, reflected, and finally, presented their projects. Students were grouped according to their interests. They chose different global issues to investigate, and created their central ideas, lines of inquiry, key concepts, learner profile traits, and ATL skills. There were 9 groups in total. Students identified and facilitated actions and reflected on them. They organized charity bake sales and collected money to donate to different organizations. They donated to the UN Refugee Fund, Dog Organization Georgia, and collected food, toys, clothes, and stationery supplies for refugees and the ones in need. They planted trees and bought trees and plants to help save the environment. Students found sponsors for animals at the shelter and raised awareness against bullying, discrimination, deforestation, global warming, world hunger, animal abuse, and endangered animals. Students worked collaboratively, drawing upon and extending their skills, knowledge, and interests, and making a positive difference to others. The PYP Exhibition was followed by the Graduation Ceremony. Students gave speeches during the ceremony, were awarded certificates, and performed in front of their parents. They celebrated the end of PYP and thanked the PYP community for supporting them throughout the years.

Arveladze brothers inspire thousands of football fans in Georgia and have a huge positive social impact. The European School students from grade 5, within the unit History of Georgian Football, learned about famous football players of Georgia. A culmination of the unit was a surprise visit of the Arveladze brothers to the European School. They visited the poster exhibition of grade 5 students, answered the ES students’ questions, and offered them a master class. 

A graduation ceremony of IB PYP and IB MYP students of the European School was held on Friday, June 10th, at the Main Hall. It was an overwhelming day for all. The event acknowledged students for their successful completion and participation in the International Baccalaureate programmes. The coordinators presented each student with a certificate. The Head of IB Programmes, teachers, and parents addressed students and wished them a successful transition into following IB programmes. The students shared their experiences being in PYP and MYP and enjoyed the day to the fullest. The event ended on an exciting note with a tossing of the graduation caps. Although students are transiting from one programme to another in the same school, still they felt emotional.

On June 7th, the European School held the graduation ceremony of the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP) students. The Head of IB Programmes Dr. Brice Bomo and DP Coordinator Ramaz Sartania congratulated graduates. This year, an honor to deliver a graduate’s speech was entrusted to Ana Maria Iakobidze and Mariam Tsivtsivadze. The School Director Sophio Bazadze awarded Certificates of Excellence and the European School medals to the following students: Mariam Tsivtsivadze, Ana Maria Iakobidze, Natia Dzagnidze, Mariami Khazhomia, Arshia Bahrami, Hasti Kargarfard, Mikhail Gedekhauri, Elene Robakidze, Anna Bregvadze and Maya Rukhadze.

PYP students visited the plastic recycling plant "Polyvim". They saw the whole process of recycling starting with the storage of the plastic and till recycled products. They observed the sorting out process and understood its importance. Students made a lot of connections with the fields of their investigation for the PYP Exhibition - recycling and upcycling processes and the effect the plastics pollution has on the animals. The guide of the recycling factory answered all of the inquiries PYP students had and was extremely supporting throughout the whole tour. The whole trip was full of exploration and everyone enjoyed it.

On May 26th to June 3rd, the European School hosted an annual Student Academic Conference. In engaging and dynamic environment of the conference, students shared research results around topics from Social Sciences, Language and Literature, Mathematics, Arts, Innovative Technologies, and Sciences.